US Bridges

Sth 57 SB over Ahnapee R

Good

Door County, Wisconsin · 0.9 MI E of School Lane · Structure no. B15001600000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 57 SB over Ahnapee R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 57 SB over Ahnapee R in Door County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,300 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 57 SB
CrossesAhnapee R
Location0.9 MI E of School Lane
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates44.76333, -87.53573
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2024)
Projected traffic11,300 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 57 SB over Ahnapee R built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 57 SB over Ahnapee R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 57 SB over Ahnapee R carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Sth 57 SB over Ahnapee R?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 57 SB over Ahnapee R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.